A quiet, safe inauguration for the Berkshires as police remain on high alert
GREAT BARRINGTON Still clutched by a pandemic in a nation bruised by endless political fights and violence, Berkshire County residents appear to be gearing up for a quiet and safe inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. Most local action groups havenât organized any plans for celebration or demonstration for Jan. 20. In North Adams, Pittsfield and Great Barrington, municipal permits for protests or gatherings have not been pulled. âItâs too risky, given the level of violence we have seen lately,â said Drew Herzig, of political advocacy group Indivisible Pittsfield. â...